Act II

Rudolf is longing for his beloved. Three Fairies of the Wood – The Fairy of Fire, The Fairy of Water and The Fairy of Air – are trying to take the prince into the world of dreams and oblivion.

However, he resists their charm. Troll offers a deal to the young man: Rudolf will get back Maria if the young man protects the Wood from destruction.

Prince challenges Joseph. All the wood’s inhabitants help Rudolf. At last the villain is prostrate. The wood spirits are giving Maria back to Crown Prince. The lovers are finally united. Everybody is celebrating the triumph of good over evil, the triumph of light and beauty.